With the state running out of its current combination of license plate numbers and letters, California plans to launch a new license plate sequence for newly registered vehicles starting next year.

Some lucky California driver will soon receive a license plate with the number 9ZZZ999, marking the end of an era for Golden State motorists. The California Department of Motor Vehicles projects ...

California is expected to run out of license plate numbers by the end of 2025. The current system for non-commercial vehicles, which consists of one number, three letters, and three numbers ...

The new license format, expected to start in 2026, is necessary because current combinations are running out. SAN DIEGO — The ...

The Golden State will run out of automatically generated license plate numbers sooner than expected, but there's a simple solution.